[Status: Resolved] Mitsubishi Pajero T2 won’t crank - all signs point to missing code

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How to get the key code to program keys for my Mitsubishi Pajero T2?

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This might finally help me unlock my Mitsubishi Pajero T2's key code.

Would love to see a video version of this for a Mitsubishi Pajero T2.

Worked on my cousin’s Mitsubishi Pajero T2—might work for mine too.

Where exactly do you find the key code on a Mitsubishi Pajero T2?

Just checking in to say this helped with my Mitsubishi Pajero T2. Thanks!

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Mitsubishi Pajero T2 for a while.

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